ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 3 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: Effective April 1, the Department of the Air Force approved a new incentive pay for Airmen and Guardians assigned to qualifying bases in the U.S. where the temperature is expected to drop below minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold Weather Assignment Incentive Pay is a single lump sum payment given to Airmen and Guardians after signing an agreement to serve a prescribed tour length of at least 12 months, depending on qu  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 3 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: Attorney General Hilgers announced a Kentucky federal judge blocked the Biden Administration's highway emissions rule that attempted to drive gas-powered cars off the road. A coalition of 21 state attorneys general brought a challenge in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky against the Federal Highway Administration's rule that attempted to force states to reduce CO2 e  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service issued the following Economic Information Bulletin (No. EIB-269) on April 2, 2024: Here are excerpts: * * * By Laura J. Hales and Alisha Coleman-Jensen Some U.S. households experience food insecurity at times during the year, meaning the households' ability to acquire adequate food is limited by a lack of money and other resources. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) monitors the extent and severity   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 3 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release: Attorney General Ashley Moody is announcing a federal judge blocked the Biden administration's highway emissions rule that tried to drive gas-powered cars off the road. In a 21-state coalition of attorneys general, Attorney General Moody brought a challenge in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky against the Federal Highway Administration's rule that attempted to for  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: In the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (Payment Notice) for 2025 final rule released today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized standards for issuers and Marketplaces, as well as requirements for agents, brokers, web-brokers, direct enrollment entities,   more

BOISE, Idaho, April 3 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: Attorney General Raul Labrador announced Tuesday that a federal judge blocked the Biden Administration's highway emissions rule that tried to drive gas-powered cars off the road. As part of a 21-state coalition led by Kentucky, Idaho brought a challenge in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky against the Federal Highway Administration's rule that attempted  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 3 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release: A federal judge in Kentucky has declared the Federal Highway Administration's Emissions Rule unlawful, agreeing with Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and 20 of his counterparts that the restrictions both exceed the authority Congress granted the Agency and encroach on the authority of the states. The Emissions Rule, an attempt by the Federal Highway Administration to use its authority over road safety   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 3 -- The Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: Today, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird defeated the Biden Administration in federal court, halting Biden's illegal highway emissions mandate that attempted to drive gas-powered vehicles off the road. The mandate required every state to set emissions restrictions for vehicles traveling on national highways. The Federal Highway Administration rule would have mandated states se  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The National Park Service Lake Clark National Park issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: Lake Clark National Park and Preserve welcomes all interested persons to participate in the development of its coastal management plan. The purpose of the plan is to improve visitor experiences at key coastal sites while protecting resources and responding to changing conditions. This plan is needed to address a number of management issues including 1) Large increase in  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Department of Energy's Office of Legacy Management issued the following news on April 2, 2024: U.S. Department of Energy Office of Legacy Management staff and support partners were in Anchorage, Alaska, Feb. 5-9, 2024, to meet with partner organizations, stakeholders, and students at the Alaska Forum on the Environment, the largest environmental conference in Alaska. The forum is known for being a "gathering for people making an impact on Alaska's environment." Attend  more

SEATTLE, Washington, April 3 -- Port of Seattle issued the following news release: The Port of Seattle welcomes Philippine Airlines' announcement of upcoming nonstop service between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines. Starting in October, SEA passengers will have three flight options per week to travel directly to the archipelagic nation. "Washington state is home to the country's fourth-largest Filipino population. Fo  more

SAN DIEGO, California, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following opening remarks on April 1, 2024, by Office on Violence Against Women Director Rosie Hidalgo at the End Violence Against Women International Annual Conference: * * * I want to express my gratitude to End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI) for planning this important annual conference and for this opportunity to offer opening remarks. I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as the Director of t  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 2 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news release: Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a coalition of 10 states in suing the Biden Administration over its latest student loan forgiveness scheme. "Joe Biden does not have the ability to cancel debt. To keep an outlandish campaign promise, he abused power he didn't have to implement an unlawful student debt cancellation program. We argued against it, and last year the U.S. Supreme C  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, April 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: BASA AIR BASE, Philippines - Cope Thunder - Philippines 24-1, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise, is scheduled to begin on April 8 with primary flight operations over the newly renovated runway at Basa Air Base, Philippines, and run through April 19. CT-PH24-1 aims to facilitate bilateral fighter training with the Philippine Air Force and enhance combined inte  more